A stalled frontal boundary near the I-70 corridor separates drier air to the north and humid conditions across the southern half of the state. Isolated showers could pop up across the south, but most areas will see partly sunny skies, with temperatures in the low 80s.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A 20-year-old man from Dublin pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison in connection with the January fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man in north Columbus. Abdulbasid Ahmed pleaded guilty Tuesday to involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced to between 12 to 16 years in prison for the death of Hassan Hassan [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Although most people think of The Wilds as a place to hop on a safari, you can also enjoy a day on the lake fishing. The Wilds Fishing Safaris take place on one of 28 fishing lakes. With so many options, there is no shortage of fish. With expert fishing guides [...]
Skies are still getting better as we go through the middle of the week. We remain mostly dry through Wednesday with even less haze from wildfire smoke. However, storms and showers are expecting to make a quick return by tomorrow.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – More than 37,000 Ohioans will have their remaining student loan balances wiped clean, correcting years of mismanaged loan payment programs. The U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday that 37,070 Ohioans on income-driven repayment programs – whose loans total $1.74 billion – will have their student loans canceled in the coming weeks. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Jazz & Rib Fest is returning Downtown this weekend with a lineup of acclaimed musicians and local rib vendors. The free festival running Friday through Sunday could draw more than 200,000 people to the Scioto Mile and Bicentennial Park. The annual Columbus celebration offers rib connoisseurs a chance to sample [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio State football begins its fall camp in just a few weeks and is selling a limited number of tickets for fans to watch the Buckeyes. Ohio State Football Week includes admission to two fall camp practices for ticketed fans on Thursday, August 3 and Friday, August 4 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus police and Central Ohio Crime Stoppers are seeking assistance in finding a child who went missing nearly two years ago. According to a Crime Stoppers release, Noah Abdul-Rahim was last seen leaving his Reynoldsburg home on Nov. 6, 2021. Abdul-Rahim, now 16, was at the home of his father, who [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An immigrant-owned kitchen is bringing a taste of Mexico to the East Side. Masa Mexican Grill will hold its grand opening Wednesday in the East Market, according to its owner and chef Iván Ruiz. Featuring handmade corn tortillas, "Salsa Ilegal," burritos, nachos and more, Ruiz said the menu was partially inspired [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio State Fair returns July 26 with several rides, entertainment, food and more. Along with old attractions, there are also additions coming to the fairgrounds. NBC4 has compiled a list of new events, food and other attractions fairgoers can enjoy this year. Foods For more on the new food descriptions [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio State Fair returns July 26 with several rides, entertainment, food and more. Along with old attractions, there are also additions coming to the fairgrounds. NBC4 has compiled a list of new events, food and other attractions fairgoers can enjoy this year. Foods For more on the new food descriptions [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Shots were fired into a crowded parking lot of a popular night club on the far east side of Columbus early Wednesday morning. Columbus police were called to Truth Night Lyfe on Channingway Center Drive off of Brice Road after two special duty officers were alerted to a disturbance inside the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A medical marijuana operator headquartered in Florida has sued an Ohio cultivator and chain of dispensaries over what it alleges is more than $19 million in defaulted loans. Trulieve, through its subsidiary Harvest Health and Recreation, filed the lawsuit Thursday in Franklin County Common Pleas Court against Harvest of Ohio. Harvest [...]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: FORECAST DISCUSSION: Happy Wednesday! We had a fairly nice day yesterday in Columbus and in our northern areas, but our southern counties did pick up quite a few showers. That is leading to some morning fog to start our Wednesday. Luckily, we are looking at a much drier day across the board. [...]
Tuesday’s Mega Millions could be worth $640 million to one lucky patient winner. The last time the Mega Millions jackpot was won was April 18.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A search for a gun turned up fruitless Tuesday night after deputies at a Jackson Pike jail got a report there was one hidden in the inmates' quarters. In what started as a routine contraband search at the Franklin County Correctional Facility II, jail staff got word around 7 p.m. that [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead after being struck near Milo-Grogan on Tuesday afternoon while riding a motorcycle, according to local emergency dispatchers. The driver was heading through the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and East Third Avenue when the crash took place. The accident involved a COTA bus, although the dispatcher did not [...]
POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) — At 17 years old, Powell native Seth Lucas is making a name for himself on the race track. Even before he was legally allowed to drive, the Olentangy Liberty senior was tearing up tracks all across North America. He started racing go-karts at 12 years old and within 5 years upgraded [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Two Grove City men are the latest Ohioans to face charges in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Dustin Martin and Cody Lee Tippett were arrested last month on several charges including obstruction of an official proceeding and entering and remaining in a restricted building. Federal [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An Ohio representative charged with domestic violence has released a statement Tuesday about the night that led to his arrest and his future plans. Rep. Robert Young, who represents District 32 near Akron in Summit County, was charged July 7, with two first-degree misdemeanor domestic violence and one fourth-degree felony disrupting [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Star House is a Columbus organization that helps young people ages 14 to 24 experiencing homelessness. They have many resources available for central Ohio youth, including a 24/7 drop-in center and an affordable neighborhood near Franklinton. Star House at Carol Stewart Village houses over 60 young adults who have experienced homelessness [...]
